South Africa: SA Media Ownership And Control Headache

South Africa's 'excessive' media ownership and control at the hands of a very few players continues to be the main topic of discussion in political, media, civil society and academic circles, with some calling for an urgent intervention to regulate what they see as a 'selfish' and 'slow-transforming' industry.

Anti-capitalism critics argue that this Western-inspired practice is hurting democracy, stifling black voices and failing to create business and employment opportunities for the black majority.

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